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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1918
Page
4
Mr Hodges chairman of the local board reports that twenty seven Warren County bids were accepted as the Fourteenth Contingent departed today.
Warren County plans a premier fair with many feature days and a large race meet as a central attraction. The management promotes a robust schedule and multiple events to draw crowds and showcase local talent.
CommunityWitnesses at the station shed tears as Boy Scouts prepare a program of races and demonstrations. The event aims to showcase the county’s leading troops while offering ample opportunities for attendees unable to attend full sessions.
A wartime crowd cheers the young draftees, contrasting their sacrifice with enemy threats. Names of enlistees are listed, and the scene shows women sending sons to battle, as buses and trains transport units toward camps and meals are arranged for troops en route.
Reports from Moscow indicate a German Austrian push for diplomatic attendance amid claims Francis and allies aid a Cvecha Slovak movement. An alleged “army of defence” aims to counter revolts near the Trans Siberian railway. U S officials await word on Francis location and contacts before commenting further.
Italian troops have driven to threaten Soissons and the German front beyond Soissons while the Allies enter the third week of their counter offensive. Raiding activity stretches from the Aisne area to the Vosges, Picardy and Flanders as the front shifts eastward.
Allied forces report enemy efforts to recapture a village near Berey as German artillery and counterattacks intensify. Our units push toward commanding positions south of the Querp river while maintaining a safer advance north of the stream despite shelling.
Mrs. Julia M. Nelson of 1613 Pennsylvania Ave E has four sons serving in World War I. Harry Nelson just left for Camp Forrest Georgia, Frank Nelson joined Warren’s 156 at Camp Lee, Andrew Nelson went to Camp Lee and is a corporal, Hartley Nelson, oldest, serves in the Signal Corps at Camp Morrison Virginia. A service fly with four stars graces the Nelson home.
The Warren recruiting office reports a busy July with Sergent Ratsor listing twenty three enlistees and six rejected. Recruits span Cavalry Coast Artillery Engineers Hospital Corps and National Army units with names including Mason Sheffield McCarthy and Brown among others.
Funeral services for Raymond Bloomgren were held at Grace Methodist Church at two o clock in memory of the drowned man who died above the North Warren dam on Saturday. Rev. H H Barr officiated with interment in Oakland cemetery. Music was by a quartette. The report also notes Co M P R M drill plans to skip two weekly drills and hold one Tuesday session focusing on extended order and rifle range work. Gerald Wright, range master, reports the new Co M drill grounds range nearly ready. After drill, a camp sing led by E B Whiting concluded the gathering.
The passage notes that wounded or killed service members may be supported and that Red Cross Home Service assists families of Allied armed forces personnel living in the United States. It invites inquiries to the local Red Cross Home Service chair to receive a cordial welcome.
The Times notes 190 American Expeditionary Forces casualties with 36 killed, 40 died of wounds, 7 from accidents, 24 missing, plus 18 Marines with four killed and 12 wounded. It also reports a July move of the Oil Branch Quartermaster office from Oil City to an Ohio town.
In Warren county several men including William Muir M Howard George Grosch and John Fuelhart plus H Hartley and Charles Folkman are signaling bids to fill the sheriff vacancy caused by DeForest death The appointed successor will serve over three years and may be elected to a full term D A E Howard and others note past service while Dr Leroy Chapman says he will vacate when regular appointment is made
Narrative promotes a topical and systemic cure for eczema, asserting skin irritation arises from blood infection. Claims dynamic relief from salves fail. recommends 5. 8. S. as the thorough blood cleanser and suggests writing to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for free expert guidance.
A Victorian style note extols the health and beauty benefits of E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women plagued by headaches backache and fatigue. The text argues natural roots and herbs promote vitality and appeal.
A man recalls nearly suffering sunstroke while rushing to secure coal for next winter, highlighting the brutal heat and labor to stockpile fuel.
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